How To Clean Puke Off Bed

#3 Deal With the Stain & Disinfect

Here comes the most important step of cleaning vomit off the mattress — removing a stain.

There are several ways to do that:

You can use a mild soap solution, a vinegar solution, or baking soda.

Let's break down each of them.

Mild Soap Solution

To prepare the Deal With the Stain cleaning liquid, mix one part of mild soap with three parts of warm water in a container.

Then, take a towel or rag and soak it in this solution. Spot clean the stain by blotting it until it disappears.

"Mild soap works well for removing oily particles and deodorizing the mattress, so it should be used as a first-line treatment for any stains."

Let the mattress dry completely or use a hairdryer on a low setting to speed up the process.

Vinegar Solution

This method is somewhat similar to the previous one.

Mix three parts of water with one part of vinegar . Use white vinegar, not the apple cider, because the latter is less concentrated and has a color that can make the stain more noticeable.

Soak the towel and blot the surface of the stain. Don't rub too much and do not use too much solution as it can go deep into foam layers and damage them.

Vinegar has good antimicrobial properties and is volatile, so it can remove the vomit odor as the solution dries.

Enzyme Cleaners

Enzyme cleaners use active components that can break down proteins, fats, and other organic particles , thereby removing the odor. You can purchase them in the store or even use a pet urine cleaner if you have one because it works in the same way.

Generously sprinkle the cleaner above the stained area and let it dry. As it dries, you may feel that the odor becomes stronger — don't worry, though, it's the odor molecules that were hidden in the deep layers that are airing out. The smell will diminish as the solution dries.

Oxygen Cleaners

Oxygen cleaners work similarly to enzyme cleaners, but they release active oxygen instead. These cleaners allow for a deep clean and dissolve the odor-causing agents in the mattress layers.

Note that, unlike with enzyme cleaners, you need to sprinkle the cleaner only above the stained area and not let it soak too deep or damage the mattress materials. As with an enzyme cleaner, allow it to dry before you put the sheets on.